Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C., has renamed itself Myers Park Covenant Church. A news release from the congregation said the name change is the result of years of discernment regarding the word “Baptist.” “While historically meaningful, the name…
Church names the FCC might fine you for saying on TV
Editor’s note: This piece is funny but in a way that might be offensive to some readers. Proceed with caution if you don’t care for the humor of fifth-grade boys. At a Friday lunch of Baptist college professors, a…
Kansas City church rebrands for inclusion
A Baptist church in Kansas City has rebranded itself to declare both its adherence to denominational roots and its identity as an open and affirming congregation. Holmeswood Baptist Church is now Holmeswood Church with a prominent tagline: “Baptist Roots, Inclusive…